Ladies and Gentlemen, Start your countdowns!!!

It was harder than usual to wait for today to post this. It’s felt like winter here in NYC for a while now (though tomorrow is supposed to hit 60 F). And Autumn is just too early to start this particular countdown, because I’d go (even) batty(er) with the extra waiting.
So, as I do, on the first day of winter, I post the list of Winter Stupid, and the countdown clock til Spring, over there on your right.

The dichotomy is killing me.

For those who are wondering, or forgot, or blotted it out of your memory, winter and spring start off with the list of stupid things I hope to do that season. So without further ado, I am proud to presentThe Winter Stupid:
– Ski. I’ve already gotten a couple of days in, but apparently the new thing is that the mountains set up a huge ramp, and an airbag in the landing zone. Laugh at gravity and have a safe landing? Where do I sign?
– Ice Skate. This also shows up on the Spring/Summer Stupid list, but why wait?
– Experience Canada in mid-winter. Ok, I already have tickets to see John Hiatt and Lyle Lovett together (acoustic). But sometimes it’s nice to add something to a list that you know you’ll be able to cross off.
– Surf. As stated before, I plan to be out 1 Jan. Hopefully the weather will agree.
– Drinking hot chocolate while watching snow fall. With my arm around my wife, obviously.

Spring is my favorite season, but I’m looking forward to enjoying this Winter.Anything you’re looking forward to over the next 90 days?

120 responses to “Ladies and Gentlemen, Start your countdowns!!!”

El G….in for a treat that John Hiatt/Lyle Lovett acoustic…you and TMWGITU will not be disappointed!!! Saw them in Portland and fell in love all over [again] with Mr. Lovett and…his cowboy boots! And…about doing stupid…
in the queue a couple of spaces behind you…
Happiest of every days….
Jots

Sounds like your weather is like ours. We’re supposed to hit 57 degrees tomorrow. It’s pouring now as we’re driving to a waterpark hotel for the weekend. The snow has melted. So, to summarize, we’ve had snow for almost a freakin’ month and NOW it melts? Right before Christmas? Talk about winter stupid!

First of all, I am looking forward to more Friday Foolishness. Other than that, Christmas vacation (teacher’s delight!!), pruning trees and shrubs, my birthday bonfire….hmmmm. I know there’s more, but I can’t think right now – I’m just so happy to be right here!! ❤

My next 90 days will include watching the snow fall onto my balcony, then listening to Kelvin curse as he has to shovel/sweep the balcony; repeat; repeat; repeat; repeat. With the amount of snow we’ve already had this season, we’re way ahead of the game, but it’s way better than cold! Merry, happy Christmas to you & TMWGITU & a very Happy New Year!

As usual, you are ready for adventure. The acoustic concert seems like an interesting combo. Looking forward to reading about it from you. For us, the next three months will be about chaos … nothing but chaos.

The next 90 days?? I have trouble planning the next 90 minutes!
Actually today I started a 3 week vacation from work, and I’ll be spending Christmas at ‘home’ with the family this year – for the first time in like 5 years….pretty excited about that. 😀
Merry Christmas Guapo and TMWGITU, I hope spring comes quickly for you two!

Happy Solstice 🙂 im baking and thinking I need some sun..been raining. Ive discovered the joy of the auto carwash..the kind that pulls you through the long building and has a tire shine, unlimited washes on the monthly plan. Wanting to boycott xmas because im tired of the bullshit allmighty $ and just watched Megamind. I dunno what any of that has to do so much with Anything. Just sayin hi 😉
Lizzie

I love Campbell’ Cream of Mushroom soup! It’s a tie between Cream of Mushroom & Cream of Chicken for top soups over all! Coming in a close second – Campbell’s Tomato with Rice soup. You said you’re coming to Canada – thought it was BC, not one of the places so badly effected by the ice storms?

EG, a fine list! You’ve already gotten in some time on the slopes? Good man. Didn’t realize you were a member of the Surfin Safari polar bear club, what with the New Year’s day surfing. This brings a warm memories of childhood Christmas breaks . Except I grew up in LA.
You crazy kid.
Canada in mid-winter is a favorite of mine, the skiing is grand and I wish they all could be Canadian boys
John Hiatt and Lyle (and now Ladies and Gentlemen, the Ugliest Man in show Business!) together? Eargasm. Have seen them both separately but this concert sounds kick-ass.
Solstice to Solstice is the way to live my friend.

As for moi? Seems this girl’s list is close to identical. Dying to ski. 30 minutes to Sierra at Tahoe and an hour to Heavenly. I feel that being a world class spaz prior to being a gimp gives me an edge. I’m not taking up sledding and dealing with the name change. Bob is so butch.

Have confidence that you’ll attain all of your goals. There’s nothing that Love, Music, the Mountains and the Sea can’t cure.
Together? A Sumptuous Solstice Sandwich
A very Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday and Beautiful Music to you and the lovely Mrs. Guap.
xo

You know what. It may not be a great idea to “experience Canada in mid-winter” as a snow storm has killed the power supply there. So if you land up there now, you may be howling, ” Shiver me timbers!”
Would you like to do that, What do you say?

I hope to go snowboarding at least once in the next couple months. That is the end of my list. One thing… Hmm, maybe I should come up with a few more things and spice things up? Meh, that seems like too much work.

He’ll definitely go to the mountain with us, but, I don’t think he’ll actually get on a board yet. He hasn’t mastered standing for long periods of time. I think boarding should probably wait a bit longer. 😛

I always get a kick out of (and am a bit envious of) kids that start this stuff early, and grow up with outdoor comfort as a second nature.
I was way into adulthood before I first went climbing, and the rest went from there.

Yeah. I guess I was lucky to start camping and backpacking as early as I did. Definitely traditions I will continue with the Little Prince. I didn’t start snowboarding until I was 25… And I know I’ll never be as comfortable or skilled on the board as the Little Prince, who will start much younger than that. Much, much younger.

I don’t know you. Are you in NYC? I’m typing this from 55th + 7th Av. Are you nearby?

The next 90 days are a dead zone for me. I don’t follow basketball or hockey, so there’s not much to distract me until spring training. Skiing requires both being outside in the winter, which disagrees with my system, and loads of cash, of which I am in short supply. It’s my annual conundrum.

I used to go skiing in high school. I would wear two pairs of blue jeans while everyone else had proper ski clothes in bright, pretty colors. Every slope needs some white trash on it so everyone can feel better about themselves and I got weary of playing that role.

I guess I have to add you to my feeder. That means someone is getting kicked off. I have a strict policy in place. No new feeds unless I get rid of one. I’m at critical mass. Good luck getting to sleep tonight with that on your conscience.

If you walk into an elevator and it smells like bitter regret, I just used it. I like to leave my essence wherever I go. Do you know Madame Weebles? She used to work in this building as well, before she escaped to a better life.

Weebs and I keep trying to sort out when to go out for a burger.
Any interest? (Families are welcome.)
First trip was to a dive on Sullivan and Jane. Fortunately, there are a ton of burger shops around.

I like all of these, and we want pictures of your surfing extravaganza too so hopefully your wife will be snapping away with that camera 🙂 I like the hot chocolate mention too, how romantic of you Guap, your wife is going to love that 🙂 Winter Stupid sounds awesome 🙂 Have a wickedly enjoyable Christmas Guap, i know that you will have and you deserve it 🙂

Lyle Lovett and his Large Band kick musical arse. I see him and them every single chance I get, and it’s not nearly often enough. Enjoy! Love the countdown. I have two stupid initiatives: 1) Write (finish the goddamned book already!); and 2) Date. I figure if #2 goes poorly that can only help #1. The converse is not true but it’s a risk I’m willing to take. Happy New Year to you and TMWGITU!

John Hiatt and Lyle Lovett! I once stopped dating a man because he made the mistake of taking me to see John Hiatt and there was no way he could possibly compare- okay well, maybe I didn’t stop seeing him strictly because of John Hiatt but that show is where the end began.

While I generally try and be empathetic and understanding of those from different backgrounds, I can’t find it in me to be sympathetic to 70 degree chills. 😉
I wore a ski hat, ski jacket, scarf and ski gloves to work. On top of a massive heavy poncho, and two more shirts.